“The White River Sawmill had legally bought the land in question from the traditional leaders,” said the farm’s representatives.

He also acknowledged the number of the graveyards in the farm.

Some members of the community at the farm.

Prince Siphezi Nkosi, the leader of the alleged rightful owners of the land in question and members of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) were also called to the scene. Nkosi called on the farmers to stop with their processes as soon as possible.

“We need to engage with the farmowners to ascertain where they got the rights to destroy graves without our concern. We will not allow the dignity of our ancestors not to be respected by anyone in this country,” he said.

The view of the farm

An urgent meeting with community representatives and farmers is set to take place on Thursday morning.